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M3500 Issue 2 - Feb 2006
Last reviewed: Oct 2010 / Next review Oct 2013

Operating, Maintenance and

Spare Parts Manual for the

Bright

M3500 MICROTOME

Serial Number: ………………………

Summary of Contents for M3500 MICROTOME

Page 1: ...M3500 Issue 2 Feb 2006 Last reviewed Oct 2010 Next review Oct 2013 1 Operating Maintenance and Spare Parts Manual for the Bright M3500 MICROTOME Serial Number...

Page 2: ...TIFICATES 7 WARRANTY 8 1 INTRODUCTION 9 1 1 Receipt and Unpacking 9 1 1 1 Receipt 9 1 1 2 Unpacking 9 1 1 3 Lifting 9 1 2 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 9 1 2 Electrical connections 9 1 2 1 Electrical requ...

Page 3: ...and Blades 14 3 2 1 Conventional Knives 15 3 2 2 Disposable Blades 15 3 3 SERVICING AND REPAIRS 15 3 3 1 Routine Servicing 15 3 3 2 Repairs 15 3 4 DECONTAMINATION 16 3 4 1 Disinfectant 16 4 SECTIONIN...

Page 4: ...g 212 040 M3500 Microtome Assembly 1 of 3 30 31 32 Part List 212 040 PL 33 34 Drawing 51937 Cutting Arm Assembly 35 Part List 51937 PL 36 Drawing 212 041 Microtome Motor Rewind Sub Assembly 37 Part Li...

Page 5: ...Indicator Section Counter Reset Section Counter Visor Thickness Selector Knob Locking Lever Rear Cover Cutting Handwheel RH Advance Rewind Switch 50230 Standard Knife RH Knife Guard Knife Guard Heigh...

Page 6: ...ls This warning should be strictly observed b Fuses Fuse ratings are clearly indicated on all fuse panels adjacent to the fuse holder If and when replacement is necessary the correct fuse rating and t...

Page 7: ...rument or any part of it is to be returned to Bright Instrument Company Limited a decontamination certificate must accompany it and please note the following 1 If the instrument or any part of it has...

Page 8: ...the terms of the foregoing warranty such warranty shall thereafter be limited to a period of six months from the date when the goods shall have been re delivered to the Buyer c this warranty does not...

Page 9: ...gs but care should be taken when lifting by following manual handling guide lines If in doubt contact your Health Safety Officer 1 2 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION The microtome is delivered virtually read...

Page 10: ...the instrument 2 1 Front Control Panel This panel houses the section counter the re set button to zero the counter and a Mains Power LED for indicating purposes 2 2 REAR FUSE PANEL 2 1 1 Mains Switch...

Page 11: ...if a knife is installed To install a specimen cassette pull the release lever forward with your finger Place the cassette in position and release the lever To orientate if option ordered the specimen...

Page 12: ...onger driving It in no way affects the operation of the microtome or has any other adverse effects The motor is operated by using either of the two switches located on the left and right hand sides of...

Page 13: ...ds to the side 2 7 2 Wax Cassette Set Up place the wax cassette in the quick release holder with the angled end pointing down set the section thickness to zero slowly turn the operating handle to lowe...

Page 14: ...sectioning debris from the working area brushing debris from the knife and cleaning as appropriate first remove the microtome knife blade holder and clean it see section 3 4 remove the debris trays a...

Page 15: ...ecks 3 3 2 Repairs In the event of a breakdown a qualified person should be called For electrical and mechanical problems contact either your local agent distributor or bright Instrument Company Limit...

Page 16: ...gain with clean water Alcohol may be used as an alternative Debris screens are fitted to the microtome which stop section trimmings etc from entering so the interior of the microtome should not requir...

Page 17: ...cutting motion too fast or uneven knife blade tilt angle too high low 4 4 EXCESSIVE COMPRESSION OF SECTIONS knife blade not sharp enough knife blade tilt angle too high knife blade surfaces debris bu...

Page 18: ...o the middle of the spring levers slide the spacer onto the screw and attach to the pawl arm assembly tighten the screw d Carry out a functional check and if satisfactory replace rear cover 5 2 Pawl R...

Page 19: ...M3500 Issue 2 Feb 2006 Last reviewed Oct 2010 Next review Oct 2013 19 6 Exploded Diagram...

Page 20: ...M3500 Issue 2 Feb 2006 Last reviewed Oct 2010 Next review Oct 2013 20 7 Internal Construction Front 8 Internal Construction Rear...

Page 21: ...d range 25mm at 0 knife tilt angle Specimen holders Quick release non orientating holder standard Other Notes Standard Knife Disposable blades Lever release Feather blade holder available on request M...

Page 22: ...ard knife with box C profile 50724 Knife sharpening back for 50230 52671 Knife sharpening kit 57612 Coarse abrasive 6 grms net 57611 Fine abrasive 6grms net 57610 Honing compound 6grms net 50239 Clock...

Page 23: ...ater No harmful effects if handled correctly May give off toxic fumes in the case of fire Respiratory Move to fresh air Ingest Rinse mouth out with water in sever cases seek medical attention Eyes Flu...

Page 24: ...s Fire or high temperatures create halogenated hydrocarbons oxides of carbon Water Hazard Classification Discharge of product will enter the atmosphere and will not result I long term aqueous contamin...

Page 25: ...tility make inhalation unlikely at ambient temperatures INGESTION May cause nausea vomiting and diarrhoea CHRONIC Repeated and prolonged skin contact may lead to skin disorders OTHER NONE known Respir...

Page 26: ...2013 26 Knives Blades SAFETY WARNING EXTREMELY SHARP KNIVES BLADES USE KNIFE BLADE GUARDS AT ALL TIMES USE CORRECT TOOLS FOR REMOVAL AND INSERTION OF KNIVES BLADES DO NOT LEAVE KNIVES BLADES LAYING A...

Page 27: ...Description Product Code Serial Number Order Number Quantity Tick Box A if applicable Otherwise complete all parts of B providing further information as requested or appropriate A This equipment has...

Page 28: ...ose the window 3 Leave for at least 24 hours preferably 48 hours 4 Open the window and place a beaker containing 10ml of ammonia SG 880 in the chamber Close the window 5 Leave for one hour The cryosta...

Page 29: ...onnaire please feel free to contact us Please return this form either by post or by fax on 01480 456031 for the attention of the QA Manager Model Serial Number Institute Department Address Postcode Te...

Page 30: ...I R C S E D T S I L S T R A P E E S L A I R E T A M N A E L C H S I N I F 2 1 E L A C S m m N I S N O I S N E M I D L L A N O I T C E J O R P E L G N A d r 3 D T L O C T N E M U R T S N I T H G I R B...

Page 31: ...E E S A E R A S I H T N I S M E T I F O S L I A T E D R O F 3 T E E H S E E S A E R A S I H T N I S M E T I F O S L I A T E D R O F 3 T E E H S E E S A E R A 5 1 2 1 9 6 8 6 7 6 0 7 2 7 4 1 1 3 4 2 2...

Page 32: ...D T L O C T N E M U R T S N I T H G I R B J J T 3 F O 3 T H S E M O T O R C I M 0 0 5 3 M Y L B M E S S A o N G N I W A R D 0 4 0 2 1 2 S E T O N 2 0 5 3 1 D E V R E S E R S T H G I R L L A D E T C E...

Page 33: ...CAM PLATFORM BUSH 51945 1 2 22 CAM PLATFORM SPRING 51993 6 23 M4 x 4 SOCKET GRUB SCREW BZP 55000 1 24 M3500 CRANKSHAFT 212 479 1 25 3020 INPUT DRIVE GEAR 51904 2 26 BALL RACE BEARING 50991 1 27 M3500...

Page 34: ...D POZI ST ST 55239 1 55 PLUNGER BALL 6MM 51341 1 56 M3500 PAWL RELEASE KNOCK OFF PIN 212 450 2 57 M3500 LONG MICROTOME STUD 212 416 2 58 M3500 SHORT MICROTOME STUD 212 417 1 59 3020 DEBRIS BLIND SUPP...

Page 35: ...A I R E T A M N A E L C H S I N I F 2 1 E L A C S m m N I S N O I S N E M I D L L A N O I T C E J O R P E L G N A d r 3 D T L O C T N E M U R T S N I T H G I R B E L T I T o N G N I W A R D D E T A T...

Page 36: ...N ARM KEY 52086 2 15 THRUST RACE SINGLE SKF 51100 51989 2 16 3020 MAIN ARM SCREW 51936 1 17 3020 MAIN ARM MACHINED 51916 1 18 M4 X 16 SKT CAP HD ST ST 55104 1 19 3020 PAWL STOP PIN 51925 1 20 3020 PAW...

Page 37: ...C I M D N I W E R R O T O M Y L B M E S S A B U S D T L O C T N E M U R T S N I T H G I R B E L T I T o N G N I W A R D D E T A T S S S E L N U S E C N A R E L O T D P P A E T A D 6 0 2 J J T D O M 1...

Page 38: ...34 03 1 5 OLDHAM COUPLING NYLON DISC 50434 04 1 6 OLDHAM COUPLING 1 4 BORE 50434 01 1 7 V RING SEAL V6A 52158 1 8 M3500 MOTOR LOCATOR 52550 1 4 9 M5 X 12 PAN HD POZI BZP 55219 5 10 M4 X 8 SKT CAP HD S...

Page 39: ...8 2 D E V R E S E R S T H G I R L L A D E T C E T O R P T H G I R Y P O C E L T I T S E H C T A R C S M O R F E E R F D N A N A E L C E B O T S E C A F R U S L L A 1 S E G D E P R A H S D N A S R E N...

Page 40: ...M3500 CQRS RELEASE PIN 212 441 1 9 M3500 CQRS RELEASE PIN SLEEVE 212 442 1 10 CQRS RETAINING PIN 50697 2 11 SPRING FOR CQRS 52657 1 12 M3500 COMPRESSION SPRING CQRS 58173 2 13 M4 X 16 SKT CAP HD ST ST...

Page 41: ...S o N G N I W A R D 7 4 0 2 1 2 S E T O N 2 0 0 1 8 2 D E V R E S E R S T H G I R L L A D E T C E T O R P T H G I R Y P O C E L T I T S E H C T A R C S M O R F E E R F D N A N A E L C E B O T S E C A...

Page 42: ...QRS ORIENTATING ADAPTOR 212 459 1 12 CQRS RETAINING PIN 50697 2 13 SPRING FOR CQRS 52657 2 14 M4 X 16 SKT CAP HD ST ST 55104 4 15 M3 x 8 SKT CAP HD ST ST 55101 1 16 M5 X 5 GRUB SCREW BZP 55004 4 17 M5...

Page 43: ...1 E L A C S m m N I S N O I S N E M I D L L A N O I T C E J O R P E L G N A d r 3 D T L O C T N E M U R T S N I T H G I R B E L T I T o N G N I W A R D D E T A T S S S E L N U S E C N A R E L O T D P...

Page 44: ...RELEASE PIVOT PIN 212 451 2 6 M3500 PAWL RELEASE SPRING HOLDER 212 452 2 7 M3500 PAWL RELEASE LEVER BOSS 212 453 1 8 PAWL ARM SPRING 51992 1 9 M4 X 12 SKT CAP HD BZP 55103 1 10 M3 X 12 SKT CAP HD ST...

Page 45: ...8 7 3 2 N C D E I F I D O M J J T 6 0 4 2 0 0 1 3 6 0 2 N C G N I W A R D W E N J J T 3 2 3 3 2 N C 0 3 3 2 N C D E I F I D O M J J T 5 0 9 0 2 4 9 2 2 N C D E I F I D O M J J T 5 0 5 0 T S I L S T R...

Page 46: ...PORT 212 478 4 19 TENSION SPRING 58135 1 20 MICRO BEARING DOUBLE SHIELDED 50940 1 21 ST ST DOWEL PIN 2 5mm x 8mm 50489 1 4 22 M3 X 12 SKT CAP HD ST ST 55120 4 23 M4 X 10 SKT CAP HD ST ST 55100 6 24 M4...

Page 47: ...3020 KNIFE GUARD KNOB 52244 2 46 M6 x ID F R COILTHREAD WIRE INSERT 55005 1 47 M3500 WAX KNIFE GUARD BRACKET L H 212 427 1 48 5040 KNIFE BLOCK POINTER 50526 1 49 PLUNGER BALL 6MM 51341 Page 2 of 2 BRI...

Page 48: ...E T T I F F I R E V O C G N I N O I T I S O P R E T F A D E T T I F E R D N A D E T N U O M S I D 9 1 1 2 5 2 J J T 0 5 0 2 N C 7 1 N W A R D D E C A R T D E K C E H C D E V O R P P A E T A D E U S S...

Page 49: ...T CAP HEAD ST ST 55099 3 12 M4 X 16 SKT CAP HD ST ST 55104 2 13 M4 X 10 CSK HD SLTD BZP 55212 1 14 M3500 HANDWHEEL SHAFT 212 421 1 15 PEG TOP SHAFT CUTTING HANDWHEEL 50593 1 16 E CLIP 1 2 BZP 56402 2...

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